The child, whose identity is unknown, was taken to hospital but they died from their injuries on Monday, August 21 (Picture: Blackpool Gazette/SWNS)

A man has been charged with the murder of a two-year-old boy in Blackpool.

The toddler was found with horrific injuries at home in the resort town on August 19.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to the address and the youngster was rushed to hospital but he died two days later.

Daniel Hardcastle, 30, appeared in court last week charged with GBH with intent. He has now been charged with murder and child cruelty.

He will appear again at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 1.

Anyone with information should contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log 0583 of August 19.

Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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The toddler was found with horrific injuries at home in Blackpool on August 19.